ALPINE HEALTHCARE CENTER
298 MAIN STREET, Keene, NH 03431
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ALPINE HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
ALPINE HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 85-bed for-profit nursing facility in Keene, New Hampshire. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Hampshire average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the New Hampshire average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 85 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Keene, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Hampshire average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.9% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 17.8% (45% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (74% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (61% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 22.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Hampshire averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALPINE HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALPINE HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Keene.
How is ALPINE HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is ALPINE HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.9% here versus 17.8% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ALPINE HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 4.4% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALPINE HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ALPINE HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Keene options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ALPINE HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Keene
Keene sits in Cheshire County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Hampshire as a whole (18.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 15,167 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 43.0 years
- Median household income
- $64,686
- Median home value
- $197,700
Demographics for Cheshire County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Keene.
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